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GovExec Daily: Can the Federal Government Just Dismiss Whistleblower Cases?
Attorneys Richard Renner and Kate Krems joined the podcast to discuss the case of United States ex rel. Polansky v. Executive Health Resources Inc.
Whistleblowers are a fundamental part of transparency, but are often misunderstood. While high-profile whistleblowers because cause célèbres, there are thousands who face retaliation from higher ups. These include government contractors, grantees who work with and are adjacent to government, as is the case in United States, ex rel. Polansky v. Executive Health Resources, Inc., which recently came before the Supreme Court.
Richard Renner is a partner in the law firm of Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch and Kate Krems is an associate at Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch. They joined the podcast to talk about the case and whistleblowers.
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